How To Fix /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH035 - Duplicate association &1 detected, refactoring necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Duplicate association &1 detected, refactoring necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH035 - Duplicate association &1 detected, refactoring necessary ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF_ESR_FETCH035 Duplicate association &1 detected, refactoring necessary typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there are duplicate associations defined in the Business Object (BO) model. This can happen during the development or configuration of a BOPF-based application, particularly when defining relationships between different entities.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Associations: The error indicates that there are two or more associations defined with the same name or reference in the BOPF model. This can happen if the same association is mistakenly defined multiple times or if there are conflicting definitions in the model.
  Model Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the issue arises from incorrect configuration or changes made to the model that have not been properly reflected in the underlying definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Associations: 
  
  Open the BOPF model in the relevant development environment (e.g., SAP Web IDE or Eclipse).
  Check the associations defined in the Business Object for duplicates. Look for associations with the same name or reference.
  
  
  
  Refactor the Model:
  
  Remove or rename the duplicate associations to ensure that each association has a unique identifier.
  Ensure that the associations are correctly defined and that they point to the intended target entities.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  After making changes, check for any dependencies or references that might be affected by the refactoring. Ensure that all related components are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Model: 
  
  Once the duplicates are resolved, rebuild the BOPF model to ensure that the changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: 
  
  After refactoring, test the application to ensure that the changes do not introduce any new issues and that the associations work as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on BOPF for detailed information on how to define and manage business objects and their associations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools within the SAP development environment to trace the execution and identify where the duplicate associations are being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your BOPF model is correctly configured without duplicate associations.